Long Story Short
is a memoir-ish collection of true stories told exactly the way the author remembers them: out of order, out of nowhere, and always with a detour.
One memory bumps into another, a smell unlocks a childhood incident, a stray thought hijacks the plot, and suddenly you're three chapters away from where you started - but somehow still on track.
From stolen flowers to forged signatures, accidental adventures to self-inflicted disasters, this is the scenic route through a childhood held together by humor, hope, and the belief that confidence can always be faked if you smile hard enough.
If you're looking for a tidy timeline, keep walking. If you love a good detour, buckle up.
Long story short... it's a small book with a big memory problem... a nonfiction that doesn't overstay its welcome.